Finance Data Analyst

An award-winning global investment firm is seeking a Finance Data & Analytics Manager to join its London team on a 12-month contract. This role focuses on financial data, reporting and analytics, with an emphasis on improving how information is structured, consolidated and analysed to support decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely with finance, data and technology teams to enhance reporting processes, strengthen data integrity and deliver insight-led analysis. The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence a more data-driven approach within a high-performing environment. The role: • Work with financial data across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency and control • Consolidate and transform disparate data into structured, usable datasets for reporting and analysis • Develop and enhance management reporting, with a focus on automation and actionable insight • Analyse revenue drivers, cost performance and key financial metrics to support commercial decision-making • Improve finance data structures and reporting processes, reducing reliance on manual work and spreadsheets • Support dashboarding and visual reporting (e.g. Power BI) • Partner with finance and data teams on system improvements, data flows and transformation initiatives • Act as a bridge between finance and technical teams to ensure data is aligned and fit for purpose Background: • Experience in finance reporting, FP&A or finance analytics, with a strong data focus • Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to Power BI or similar tools • Experience working with financial data across multiple systems • Track record of improving reporting processes or data quality • Financial services experience preferred • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) This 12-month contract is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to combine accounting expertise with data and analytics in a global investment environment, helping shape how financial information is used to drive performance.